EINHELL GE-EH 6560 Instructions D'origine page 15

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance with instructions, certain resi-
dual risks cannot be rules out. The following
hazards may arise in connection with the
equipment's construction and layout:
1. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protec-
tion is used.
2. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-
rations if the equipment is used over a pro-
longed period or is not properly guided and
maintained.
5. Before starting the equipment
Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data.
Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making
adjustments to the equipment.
Fitting the cuttings collector (Figure 3a-3d)
For horizontal cutting we recommend that you
install the cuttings collector. This enables you
to remove the cuttings easily. The surface of the
hedge thus remains clear (Fig. 3a/3b).
Position the cuttings collector (9) on the cutter
rail (Figure 3c). Then push the cuttings collector
as far as possible towards the tip of the cutter rail
and secure it with the fastening screws (8) (Figure
3d).
Rear swiveling handle (Figure 3e)
The hedge trimmer is fi tted with a rear swiveling
handle. It can be turned counter-clockwise and
clockwise through both 45° and 90°. To do so,
you must fi rst retract the lock (A) and hold. Then
turn the handle and release the lock. If you turn
it clockwise or counter-clockwise, the handle will
lock at an angle of 45° and 90°.
To return the handle to its original position, pull
the lock (A) back again and hold. When the hand-
le is back in its standard position, release the lock
again.
Caution! Make sure that the handle engages.
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6. Operation
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-
handed safety switch. The equipment works only
when the switch on the steady grip (Figure 4 /
Item A) is pressed with one hand and the switch
on the handle (Figure 4 / Item B) is pressed with
the other hand. If either switch is released, the
cutters will stop moving.
Please watch out for the cutters as they slow
down to a standstill.
•
Please check that the cutters work properly.
The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite
directions, thus guaranteeing high cutting
performance and smooth operation.
•
Before use, fasten the extension cable in the
stress-relief clip (see Fig. 4).
•
When working outdoors, use extension
cables that are approved for the purpose.
Notes on working practice
•
A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs
and bushes as well as hedges.
•
To obtain the best cutting results, hold the
hedge trimmer so that the cutter teeth are
at an angle of approx. 15° in relation to the
hedge (see Figure 5).
•
The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite
directions, thus enabling cutting in both direc-
tions (see Figure 6).
•
It is recommended to tie a guide line of string
or the like along the hedge so that you cut the
hedge to a level height. Cut off all branches
which protrude beyond the guide line (see
Figure 7).
•
Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped
movements from the bottom up (see Figu-
re 8).
7. Replacing the power cable
Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
after-sales service or similarly trained personnel
to avoid danger.
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